Bulldogs Game Update
Published on December 30, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs (13-21-0-2) will look to win their second straight game tonight when they face the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena. The Bulldogs have a record of 2-3-0-0 against the Griffins this season, with one win coming in a shootout.
The last meeting between these two teams took place on Wednesday, December 7, when Grand Rapids defeated Hamilton by a score of 4-3 at Van Andel Arena. The Griffins scored three unanswered third period goal to earn the victory. Duncan Milroy, Corey Locke, and Marc-Antoine Pouliot had goals for Hamilton, while Donald MacLean (2), Kent McDonell, and former âDog Nate DiCasmirro scored for Grand Rapids. Bulldogs goaltender Yann Danis stopped 37 shots and suffered the loss, while Griffins netminder Joey MacDonald made 14 saves to earn the win. Hamilton was 1 for 3 on the power play, while Grand Rapids was 2 for 10.
BULLDOGS NOTES - D Mathieu Roy (1g-2a) and D James Sanford (1g-1a), both recorded their first multipoint games of the season in the Hamilton's 4-1 victory over the Rochester Americans last night. Roy was named the game's first star, while Sanford earned third star honours.
- LW Michael Lambert recorded his third multipoint game of the season last night (1g-2a) and was named the game's second star.
- The Bulldogs did not allow a power-play goal for the first time in six games and the seventh time overall this season.
- D Jeff Paul has two points (2a) this season, and both have come against the Griffins.
- LW Peter Vandermeer played in 73 games for Grand Rapids last season, recording 17 points (4g-13a) and a team-leading 310 penalty minutes.
BULLDOGS VS. GRIFFINS THIS SEASON Oct. 14 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.) 3-1 L
Nov. 6 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (4:00 p.m.) 3-1 L
Nov. 12 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (7:00 p.m.) 5-2 W
Nov. 26 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (8:00 p.m.) 6-5 W (SO)
Dec. 7 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (7:00 p.m.) 4-3 L
Dec. 30 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (7:00 p.m.)
Jan. 4 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.)
Feb. 17 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (7:00 p.m.)
BULLDOGS LAST GAME
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 -ROCHESTER AMERICANS 1 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 4
BULLDOGS GOALS - Mathieu Roy, Michael Lambert, James Sanford, Raitis Ivanans
AMERKS GOALS - Stefan Meyer
GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (20sh, 19sv) / Rochester - Jean-Marc Pelletier (30sh, 26sv)
POWER PLAY - Hamilton 3-11 / Rochester 0-8
BULLDOGS BATTLE RIVERMEN TOMORROW
The Bulldogs complete the calendar year of 2005 tomorrow, Saturday, December 31, when they face the Rivermen in Peoria. Game time is 8:00 p.m.
BULLDOGS NEXT HOME GAME
The Bulldogs next home action will take place on Wednesday, January 4, when the Grand Rapids Griffins visit Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
BULLDOGS TICKETS
Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are on sale now! Individual game tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.ca or at Sports Obsession in Jackson Square. For group ticket information visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
LISTEN TO BULLDOGS GAMES LIVE Fans can listen to every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen to every game on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the âBulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the âDogs website. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the colour commentary for home games and select road games.
TONIGHT IN THE AHL
Bridgeport at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m.)
Providence at Portland (7:05 p.m.)
Hershey at Norfolk (7:15 p.m.)
Hartford at Syracuse (7:30 p.m.)
Binghamton at Rochester (7:35 p.m.)
Manchester at Springfield (7:35 p.m.)
Milwaukee at Omaha (8:00 p.m.)
Iowa at San Antonio (8:00 p.m.)
Peoria at Chicago (8:30 p.m.)
American Hockey League Stories from December 30, 2005
- Knights Snap Streaks, Beat Admirals, 3-2 - Abbotsford Heat
- San Antonio loses to Iowa - San Antonio Rampage
- Crawford comes up big as Admirals down Bears 2-1 - Norfolk Admirals
- Phantoms Tripped Up by Sound Tigers - Adirondack Phantoms
- Ellis, Griffins tame Bulldogs, 7-2 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Sound Tigers Beat Philadelphia 4-1 - Bridgeport Islanders
- Bears fall in Norfolk 2-1 in a shootout - Hershey Bears
- Bulldogs Beaten by Griffins - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Monarchs Deny Falcons For Third Shutout Of The Season - Manchester Monarchs
- Rampage's Rheaume recalled by Coyotes - San Antonio Rampage
- Berkhoel Returns to Wolves - Chicago Wolves
- Dingman Reassigned To Falcons - Springfield Falcons
- Columbus Signs Darcy Verot - Syracuse Crunch
- Canucks Assign Goren to Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Coyotes Recall Rheaume From San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Rangers Call Up Kondratiev - Connecticut Whale
- Rampage Game Day Update - San Antonio Rampage
- Forward Mike Berry signed to tryout agreement by B-Sens - Binghamton Senators
- Slaney Chasing Record - Adirondack Phantoms
- AHL Announces Suspension - AHL
- Falcons Host Monarchs on December 30 - Springfield Falcons
- Hamilton's Back, Lee Returns to Trenton - Bridgeport Islanders
- Beech Landing In Omaha with Admirals on December 30 - Milwaukee Admirals
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Bulldogs Game Update - Hamilton Bulldogs
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